Villa Adea is just 800m from the nearest beach and plenty of lovely restaurants in the quiet resort of Dunas Douradas. You will be at the villa in no time. It is only 15 minutes from the airport.
Almancil is less than 10km from the coast and has one of the prettiest churches in the Algarve. In the 1730s, the interior walls were coated with blue and white glazed tiles painted by Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes. You can lose yourself staring at the stunning walls.
Just along from Dunas Douradas is Quarteira and Cavacos. Quarteira was one of the original resorts to be established along the beautiful Algarve coastline. The beach is one of the finest in the central Algarve regions. The golden sands stretch the entire length of the town and blend into the pristine beaches of Vale do Lobo. Stand-up paddleboarding is very popular in this corner of the Algarve.
The Ria Formosa lagoon is a perfect place to explore on the water. The Ria Formosa is a 170 sq km natural park containing the lagoon, barrier islands and wetlands. It stretches from Faro to Cacelha near Tavira. At the marina in Faro, you can take a tour where you will see traditional fishermen and shellfish farmers at work. The birdlife is incredible with woodchats, terns, red-crested pochards as well as ferruginous ducks and purple herons.
For a busy or more sophisticated nightlife, you may want to head to Vilamoura. The buzzing marina is so attractive and has many interesting, alluring shops as well as excellent restaurants. There are countless activities including tennis, horse riding, sailing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, parasailing, boat trips and fishing. Falesia Beach stretches for miles.
Loule is a bustling market town where you can experience typical Portuguese daily life. The charming town is centred around the North African inspired covered market, its local produce and fresh fish and regional handicrafts. It comes alive on Saturdays with extra markets hosted on the edge of town.
Villa Adea is a great destination if you are a golf fan. Not only is the San Lorenzo Golf Course 5 minutes from the villa, there are many fabulous courses nearby including the Victoria (18 holes used for the Portugal Masters), Pinhal (18 holes Par 72), the Old Course (18 holes Par 73), Millenium (18 holes Par 72) and Laguna (18 holes Par 72). It is a golfers paradise!